Censorship Archives - Bubbly Bibbly

Banned Books – Get Ready for a Battle: Episode 64

by Bubbly Bibbly | Sep 13, 2022 | Podcast

The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys

by Bubbly Bibbly | Nov 24, 2021 | Book Review, Historical Fiction

Summary: Madrid, 1957. Under the fascist dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding a dark secret. Meanwhile, tourists and foreign businessmen flood into Spain under the welcoming promise of sunshine and wine. Among them is eighteen-year-old Daniel...

Banned Books Week: How to Report

by Bubbly Bibbly | Oct 2, 2020 | OpEd

As Banned Books Week draws to a close, do you know what to do if you experience censorship? The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) works to protect your right to information. They have three active programs: 1. The Youth Free Expression Program empowers...

Banned Books Week: By the Numbers

by Bubbly Bibbly | Oct 1, 2020 | OpEd

Did you ever wonder who is asking for materials to be removed, challenging the acceptability of items, or where these requests/demands are made? Here is a very informative graphic from the American Library...

Banned Books Week’s Wednesday Word: Smut

by Bubbly Bibbly | Sep 30, 2020 | OpEd

Smut noun ˈsmət obscene language or matter Most books are challenged because someone finds something offensive about the story, language, or characters. Much of the time, it’s considered obscene. In the old days, we called that “smut”. Listen to what...